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buyitsmart · 01-19-2012, 09:40 PM

Can anyone tell me why all of a sudden I am getting a lot of white smoke inside the cabin of my coupe when I accelerate? Based on the smell it is definitely burning oil and not an electrical problem.

I did an oil change a few days ago and I have been driving the car a little hard but I don't see any oil leaking on the exhaust manifold or exhaust pipe. I do have some oil coming out of my oil filler cap but it doesn't seem to be getting on anything that would cause it to smoke.

How do I keep the oil from coming out of the oil filler cap and getting all over the engine and engine pans?

Dick Deegan · 01-19-2012, 10:13 PM

Check the bottom bolt at the rear of the valve cover and the bolts/gaskets on the oil return pipe on the valve cover.

If they leak your fan may blow the oil particles onto the exhaust manifold and into the cab via air leaks etc. It has happened to me.

I use some ss wool as used in the kitchen to clean pans etc. and put it into the oil filler cap to stop oil mist from escaping onto the engine pans and the starter motor. Make sure that it is properly secured in the cap.

Dick

Dusty · 01-19-2012, 10:38 PM

Why was Funky Claude throwing kids on the ground? were they on fire?

Snowing here in Wild and Wonderful WV-- Coupe resting comfortably in a 65 degree garage
dusty

'lilredcoupe · 01-19-2012, 11:09 PM

Could possibly be blow-by.

700rpm · 01-19-2012, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty

Why was Funky Claude throwing kids on the ground? were they on fire?

Snowing here in Wild and Wonderful WV-- Coupe resting comfortably in a 65 degree garage
dusty

Well that explains it!

Geo. H · 01-20-2012, 01:50 AM

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How much oil did you put in when you changed it?

V4F · 01-20-2012, 09:28 AM

i have to run mine a little over full (v8 oil pump) . i used to get some out the filler untill i put a K&N filter on it . i am also installing a 'pcv' valve because when i go a long distance at 60-65 mph , it seems to build crankcase pressure . just my ideas ............. steve

1930artdeco · 01-20-2012, 12:11 PM

You can always build a road draft tube out of PVC pipe like someone on the barn did. Just do a search for 'fumeaze'

Mike

columbiA · 01-20-2012, 08:52 PM

If rings are good,there should be no blow-by at all.If you are useing anti freeze and have a head gasket leak it will make a lot of white smoke,while oil burning will make blue smoke &very rich fuel mixture will produce black smoke.

C26Pinelake · 01-20-2012, 08:58 PM

I also had white smoke in the coupe and it was as stated above, it was a leaking head gasket !

01-19-2012, 09:40 PM	#1
buyitsmart Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida Posts: 96	Smoke in the cabin of my 31 Coupe Can anyone tell me why all of a sudden I am getting a lot of white smoke inside the cabin of my coupe when I accelerate? Based on the smell it is definitely burning oil and not an electrical problem. I did an oil change a few days ago and I have been driving the car a little hard but I don't see any oil leaking on the exhaust manifold or exhaust pipe. I do have some oil coming out of my oil filler cap but it doesn't seem to be getting on anything that would cause it to smoke. How do I keep the oil from coming out of the oil filler cap and getting all over the engine and engine pans? __________________ Fix it like you know you're gonna drive it. Last edited by buyitsmart; 01-19-2012 at 09:41 PM. Reason: clarification

01-19-2012, 10:13 PM	#2
Dick Deegan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 527	Re: Smoke in the cabin of my 31 Coupe Check the bottom bolt at the rear of the valve cover and the bolts/gaskets on the oil return pipe on the valve cover. If they leak your fan may blow the oil particles onto the exhaust manifold and into the cab via air leaks etc. It has happened to me. I use some ss wool as used in the kitchen to clean pans etc. and put it into the oil filler cap to stop oil mist from escaping onto the engine pans and the starter motor. Make sure that it is properly secured in the cap. Dick

01-19-2012, 10:38 PM	#3
Dusty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lincolnton, Georgia Posts: 723	Re: Smoke in the cabin of my 31 Coupe Why was Funky Claude throwing kids on the ground? were they on fire? Snowing here in Wild and Wonderful WV-- Coupe resting comfortably in a 65 degree garage dusty

01-19-2012, 11:09 PM	#4
'lilredcoupe Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cazenovia, NY Posts: 56	Re: Smoke in the cabin of my 31 Coupe Could possibly be blow-by. __________________ Rob Kellogg Cazenovia, NY

01-20-2012, 01:50 AM	#6
Geo. H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 374	Re: Smoke in the cabin of my 31 Coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) How much oil did you put in when you changed it?

01-20-2012, 09:28 AM	#7
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Smoke in the cabin of my 31 Coupe i have to run mine a little over full (v8 oil pump) . i used to get some out the filler untill i put a K&N filter on it . i am also installing a 'pcv' valve because when i go a long distance at 60-65 mph , it seems to build crankcase pressure . just my ideas ............. steve __________________ V4f

01-20-2012, 12:11 PM	#8
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Re: Smoke in the cabin of my 31 Coupe You can always build a road draft tube out of PVC pipe like someone on the barn did. Just do a search for 'fumeaze' Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

01-20-2012, 08:52 PM	#9
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: Smoke in the cabin of my 31 Coupe If rings are good,there should be no blow-by at all.If you are useing anti freeze and have a head gasket leak it will make a lot of white smoke,while oil burning will make blue smoke &very rich fuel mixture will produce black smoke.

01-20-2012, 08:58 PM	#10
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Smoke in the cabin of my 31 Coupe I also had white smoke in the coupe and it was as stated above, it was a leaking head gasket !